Postpartum effluvium
- During pregnancy blood oestrogen levels are high
- This causes the percentage of hair in Anagen phase to rise and hold the hair in anagen phase
- After delivery the oestrogen drops and the hair enters the telogen phase which causes it to shed
- Seen 4-9 months after delivery and is self limiting
Treatment:
- Remove or treat the cause: For e.g. if the patient had anemia and you didn’t treat it, her hair will keep falling.
- Minoxidil 2% solution to enhance hair growth.